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Campus Life
Self-Care for Midterms
By Kathryn Jones '21
When you think of self-care, your mind probably jumps to bath bombs, face masks, and sleeping in. These are all good options for wellness, but
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Academics
Social Justice in Philadelphia
By Kathryn Jones '21
Everyone has something they are passionate about. Your passion may manifest into a hobby or even a career, if you think that particular topic or
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Campus Life
Roommates Guide to Staying Alive
By Kathryn Jones '21
Sharing a living space is something that all of us have done before. But when it comes to residence halls, your living space is just one room instead
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Community
New Place, Same You
By Kathryn Jones '21
Going to college is a big decision in and of itself, but when you decide to go to an out-of-state university, the decision might seem even more
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Humans of Arcadia
Samuel Heifetz, Adjunct Professor of Music
By Kathryn Jones '21
For the past four years, the First Friday Concert series has been held every first Friday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. in Grey Towers Castle’s
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Community
Spring Break Without Breaking the Bank
By Kathryn Jones '21
Spring break is an exciting time around Arcadia: Midterms are over, you’ll finally have some time to relax, and if you’re a freshman, you most
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Academics
How to Succeed at Overloading
By Kathryn Jones '21
I have overloaded three out of four semesters at Arcadia—by choice.Overloading is when you take more than 18 credits per semester; the usual course
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Arts & Culture
Music Lovers: Unforgettable Nights Await You
By Kathryn Jones '21
If you’ve read some of my past posts, you probably know that I love music. I’ve been singing and playing instruments for as long as I can
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Humans of Arcadia
Mairin Higgins, RA of 2nd West Kistler
By Kathryn Jones '21
I wanted to live in the castle since I didn’t get in my first year, and being an RA was the only chance I’d get. Part of me thought I’d be good
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Arts & Culture
Philadelphia’s Phantoms: A Stroll Through History
By Kathryn Jones '21
One thing I’ve learned for certain in my time at Arcadia is that people who live in and around Philadelphia love their city. So many people take
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Academics
Major Joy for a Music Minor
By Kathryn Jones '21
Music was my first passion. I grew up in a creative environment that allowed me to sing and play instruments from the time I knew how to talk. I was
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Campus Life
Breaking Free From the Gender Binary
By Kathryn Jones '21
The moment I stepped onto Arcadia’s campus for an Open House during my senior year of high school, I felt that I was home: safe, comforted, and
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